Columbia River Knife & Tool and Hogue Knives, a U.S.-manufacturer of precision-built knives, inked a partnership around the next generation of CRKT knives.
The alliance merges two businesses in the knife and tool industry, “aligning CRKT’s acumen for design with Hogue’s trade expertise in form, function and ergonomics.” The partnership kicked off at SHOT Show 2023 with the launch of two U.S.-made CRKT knives.
“We’ve known the team at Hogue Knives for quite some time, and their sterling reputation in the marketplace is well deserved,” said Doug Flagg, VP of marketing and innovation for CRKT. “As we looked towards partners in U.S. manufacturing, they were an obvious fit in helping us develop top-notch American-made knives, and we couldn’t be more pleased to be working with them.”
Hogue, Inc, the parent company of Hogue Knives, was founded in the U.S. as a manufacturer of handgun grips and rifle stocks. The brand’s early success helped it to expand into the knife market.
“Today, we manufacture knives in collaboration with major firearm brands such as Sig Sauer and Heckler and Koch, and feature designs with key industry names, including Boker, Jesper Voxnaes, and Kyle Lamb, so this partnership with CRKT is a natural extension for our business,” said Jim Bruhns, president of Hogue Knives. “CRKT’s penchant for design and willingness to take risks and stand out fits right in with the ethos here at Hogue Knives, and we’re excited for what the future holds for both brands.”
